Parent communication and school SMS
Parent communication system for schools
Keep parents informed with school SMS, attendance alerts, fee reminders, digital notices, results updates, and a parent mobile experience connected to learner records.
School to parent visibility
Send clearer messages because every communication starts from the right learner record.
EBingwa connects communication to student profiles, guardians, classes, fees, attendance, results, and school notices. That means the office can send targeted messages without rebuilding contact lists for every announcement.
Communication workflows covered
- Bulk school SMS for announcements, meetings, emergencies, and events.
- Personalized fee balance reminders and payment confirmations.
- Attendance alerts when learners are absent or need follow-up.
- Parent access to learner information through connected school records.
Problems solved
The communication gaps that frustrate schools and parents.
Parents want timely updates, but schools often work with incomplete phone numbers, scattered class lists, and messages that are not connected to learner data.
Scattered contacts
Use guardian contacts stored on learner profiles instead of maintaining separate phone lists.
Generic messages
Send targeted messages by class, learner, balance, event, or attendance status.
Delayed updates
Share school notices, results, fee reminders, and attendance alerts faster.
Capabilities
Communication tools for school offices, teachers, and parents.
Bulk SMS
Send school-wide or class-specific notices for meetings, closures, events, fee reminders, and urgent updates.
Fee balance reminders
Send personalized balance messages based on current learner finance records.
Attendance alerts
Notify guardians when a learner is marked absent or needs follow-up.
Results and report updates
Notify parents when exam results, report cards, or academic updates are ready.
Events and notices
Share event reminders, school calendar updates, meeting notices, and activity schedules.
Parent mobile access
Give parents a connected view of fees, attendance, results, and school communication where available.
How it works
A communication workflow that starts with accurate school data.
When contacts, learner records, attendance, fees, and academics are connected, schools can communicate with less manual preparation.
- Maintain guardian records Store parent and guardian phone numbers on each learner profile.
- Choose the audience Target a learner, class, stream, parent group, fee balance group, or whole school.
- Send the message Use school notices, templates, balance reminders, attendance alerts, or custom SMS messages.
- Keep records connected Communication stays tied to the same learner and school data used by other modules.
Reports and visibility
Visibility for parent engagement.
SMS history
Review communication activity and understand what has been sent to parents.
Targeted contact lists
Reach the right guardians by class, learner, stream, or school workflow.
Linked school updates
Use attendance, fees, and academics as triggers for parent communication instead of isolated broadcasts.
FAQs
Parent communication questions
Can EBingwa send bulk SMS to parents?
Yes. Schools can send bulk SMS to all parents or specific classes for announcements, meetings, and term-end notices.
Can messages include learner-specific details?
Yes. Our smart templates allow you to include dynamic data like learner names, specific fee balances, and exam results in personalized messages.
Is there a parent app?
Yes. The EBingwa Parent App is available on Google Play, giving parents instant access to their child's records, fees, and school updates.
Can schools send emergency notices?
Absolutely. The bulk SMS system is designed for high-priority delivery to ensure parents receive urgent updates instantly.
How much do the SMS messages cost?
We offer highly competitive bulk SMS rates in Kenya. You can purchase SMS bundles directly from your school dashboard.
Can we see if a message was delivered?
Yes. The system provides detailed delivery reports so you can verify which parents have received your messages.
Can we schedule messages for later?
Yes. You can compose your school notices or fee reminders and schedule them to be sent at a specific date and time.
Does the system support multiple guardians?
Yes. You can add multiple parent/guardian contacts for each student and choose who receives specific types of alerts.
Can parents reply to the messages?
SMS messages are currently one-way (from school to parent), but parents can contact the school through the phone numbers provided in your school profile.
Is the parent app free for guardians?
Yes, the Ebingwa Parent App is completely free for parents to download and use.
Trusted by educators
Built around real school workflows
Keep parents informed without rebuilding contact lists.
Use connected learner records to send better school communication, fee reminders, attendance alerts, and parent updates.
Start parent communication free